Jun 30, 2023

Liquidia Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Liquidia reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023 and provided a corporate update.

Key Takeaways

Liquidia reported revenue of $4.8 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase from $3.9 million in the same period last year. The net loss for the quarter was $23.5 million, or $0.36 per share, compared to a net loss of $9.4 million, or $0.15 per share, for the second quarter of 2022. Cash totaled $88.2 million as of June 30, 2023.

Advanced litigation with United Therapeutics, with only one patent remaining gating to final approval for YUTREPIA.

Submitted amendment to add PH-ILD indication to the YUTREPIA new drug application.

Expanded pipeline through partnership with Pharmosa Biopharm to develop L606 in North America.

Revenue increased to $4.8 million, primarily due to the promotion agreement with Sandoz Inc.

Total Revenue
$4.79M
Previous year: $3.92M
+22.2%
EPS
-$0.36
Previous year: -$0.15
+140.0%
Gross Profit
$4.12M
Previous year: $3.19M
+29.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$88.2M
Previous year: $104M
-15.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.81M
Previous year: -$8.44M
-31.2%
Total Assets
$122M
Previous year: $139M
-12.6%

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Forward Guidance

Liquidia plans to prepare for the potential launch of YUTREPIA for PAH and PH-ILD. Awaits FDA input from a Type B meeting later this year, Liquidia intends to initiate a Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled study in 2024 to evaluate treatment of PH-LD patients with L606.

Positive Outlook

  • Potential FDA approval of YUTREPIA for PAH and PH-ILD
  • Advancement of L606 through Phase 3 study
  • Opportunity to expand the treatment options for pulmonary hypertension patients
  • Strong cash position to support ongoing operations
  • Positive court affirmation regarding patent invalidity

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing litigation with United Therapeutics
  • Uncertainty regarding the timing of final FDA approval for YUTREPIA
  • Dependence on Sandoz for revenue from Treprostinil Injection
  • Increased research and development expenses
  • Increased general and administrative expenses